Dave Madden, the comedian and actor best known as Reuben Kincaid in "The Partridge Family" television series, tells all in his delightful book Reuben on Wry.
Q: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Dave Madden, or should I say Reuben Kincaid? As you say in your book, you are better known as Reuben Kincaid, one of the most fondly remembered fictitious characters in the western world. Before we start this interview I’d like to start by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed your new book Reuben on Wry. You and your wife Sandra have written a highly entertaining book. A book that gives great insights into Dave Madden, Reuben Kincaid and the other lucky people that crossed paths with you through your long and varied career.
As this interview is written primarily for the David Cassidy Fansite, www.davidcassidyfansite.com my questions have more than a slight bent towards your time on the set of The Partridge Family and your memories of David Cassidy. I must point out to readers that this book is a lot more than this though. It details Dave’s personal life, his very varied professional life (including four TV series, numerous guest appearances, nightclubs and the theatre) and we also learn that Dave Madden is an accomplished magician and musician and all around nice guy. In Reuben on Wry you say “..although I didn’t know it at the start of “The Partridge Family” series, I’d stumbled into the role of a lifetime. Thirty-seven years later, Reuben Kincaid lives on and continues to be an important part of my life.” What did you like about playing Reuben Kincade?
DM: The spelling of Kincaid...you did it right the first time and then changed it to Kincade...which is wrong. Anyone trying to reach my website had better spell it... reubenkincaidbook.com or they'll never get there. And they would be better off! What did I like about playing Reuben? The money! Any TV actor who answers differently is probably lying. Face it, it's not exactly Shakespeare. "The role of a lifetime." Did I say that? Actually, unless my calendar is lying to me...it was "the role of 4 years" of what's left of my lifetime.
Q: You say that nine out of ten questions you get asked, even today, are “Dave, what is David Cassidy really like?” After the millionth time you started answering “Well he’s a lot like me. Get to know me and you’ll find out what he’s like.” Did David’s fans take you up on that offer?
DM: Actually, nobody ever took me up on that...or anything else. Nobody trusts a manager.
Q: I believe you first met David Cassidy on the first day on the set of "The Partridge Family." What were your first impressions of David?
DM: My first impression was the same as my last impression...nice guy, liked to have fun...didn't seem to take it all too seriously...at least not then. Talented, creative, destined to live to be at least 50. He made it.
Q: David’s father Jack Cassidy used to come to your beach house long before you first met Shirley Jones on the set of “The Partridge Family.” What were your impressions of Jack and are David and Jack very much alike?
DM: Jack was a friend of my manager. I saw him quite often. Often referred to as a man's man...I think it was true. Lot's of charisma. Good sense of humor, multi-talented. Never made it as big as he should have. He was not too much like David, as far as I could see.
Q: What was your favourite “Partridge Family” scene/episode?
DM: The Christmas show...because there was a dream sequence that allowed us to play rolls other than ourselves...that's always the most fun.
Q: What was your least favourite Partridge Family scene/episode?
DM: I have no idea...a hundred shows. I guess my least favorite was one that I wasn't in. Makes sense.
Q: Being an accomplished musician I am interested to know what you think of “The Partridge Family” music.
DM: Thanks for the word "accomplished." I knew five cords. That was two more than Danny knew. Partridge music was referred to, then, as "bubble gum rock" easy on the ears...at least mine. I grew up with Sinatra, Nat Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.
Q: Did you like dressing up in costume? For example: the unforgettable fairy costume in the ‘Fellini, Bergman and Partridge’ episode. I read that your wife had a poster of you in the fairy costume!
DM: Yes, my wife has that poster...because she's "sick". The only reason it's "unforgettable" is because she won't let me forget it. I don't think dressing as a girl is funny. Silly...but not funny.
Q: In your book you talk about your enjoyment of photography. In fact there are some interesting pictures in your book. You also said that you enjoyed filming on location. Whilst on location how did you cope with the crowds of David Cassidy fans? Particularly at King Island Amusement Park.
DM: Kings Island was the worst location in my experience...what makes me think you already knew that. Oh, that's right...you read the book. Photography has been a hobby of mine since I was in the service. I have thrown away more pictures than most people have taken. Digital photography really makes taking pictures enjoyable. The computer makes a wonderful photo lab.
Q: You appeared as a regular actor on four different TV series. You say in your book that only “The Partridge Family” produced lasting relationships for you. What was it about your co-stars that facilitated this?
DM: Did I say only “The Partridge Family”? Not completely true. I am good friends with Dave Ketchum from "Camp Runamuck", Vic Tayback on "Alice" until he died...Henry Gibson from “Laugh-In”...but I guess I'm in touch with more cast members of “Partridge” than any other. I really don't know why!
Q: In your book you say, “He (David Cassidy) was professional. … And we had a lot of fun. Two or three times, I remember getting into laughing fits in scenes with just the two of us. We couldn’t finish the scene because one or other of us would crack the other one up.” Do you remember what scenes these were and what precipitated the laughing fits?
DM: I remember one in particular...David and I were meeting at the taco stand, having a serious discussion and he suddenly adlibbed "listen, Reuben, I have to go pee.” Well, after that, we couldn't get any further in the scene without breaking up. We threw the script out the window and just ad-libbed whatever we wanted to say.
Q: Ken Mansfield in his book The White Book says that David had “…the most incredible laugh I have ever heard from any human being. When something struck him funny his laughter came rolling out from deep within and would make me feel good all over.” Do you agree with Ken’s description?
DM: I don't know that would be my evaluation...but then I worked for several years as a stand-up comedian and I've heard a lot of strange laughs.
Q: What was the funniest moment off the set of “The Partridge Family” that concerned David Cassidy? (That you can tell us about!)
DM: That's a tough one. I'm sure there must have been some, but you're asking me to go back 30 some years and remember moments off camera. I don't know...ask Danny. If he can't think of any he'll make one up.
Q: You quit smoking after “The Partridge Family” episode ‘Each Dawn I Diet’ in which Danny bet Reuben that he could stick to a diet longer than Kincaid could quit smoking. How tough was that and did it effect your work?
DM: That was a strange premise. Logically, if I were to quit and never smoke again...then, in order to beat me, he'd have to diet until he died of malnutrition. In fact, I did quit and never smoked again...Danny, fortunately, didn't die of anything.
Q: Are you left handed? In the PF episode 'Each Dawn I Diet' I seem to remember you writing on a notice board (or is that a bulletin board?) with your left hand. Did you know that many comedians are left handed? I wonder what comes first - the comedy or the left-handedness.
DM: Actually, I was only left-handed on the show...(kidding) but you may not know that left-handed people are usually not TOTALLY left handed. I eat and write left handed, but do many other things right-handed. I suppose that makes me ambidextrous.
Q: I have to ask you about your relationship with Danny both off and on the set of “The Partridge Family.” Did Danny correctly portray your relationship in his made for television movie?
DM: He and David put out TV movies. David's was far more accurate...and for a very good reason. He was older when we started and his memory of events was sharper. As to our relationship, Danny and I got along great both on and off the set...but sometimes his memory of things that happened is faulty.
Q: You took your family to see David perform twice. You saw “The Rat Pack Is Back” at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. Did you enjoy this show?
DM: Very much...great cast, good songs...what more can I say? Having worked with Sinatra, I could relate.
Q: You also took your family, including granddaughters to see David Cassidy in concert in Florida. Did you enjoy this experience?
DM: I enjoyed watching David...Unfortunately, he introduced me after his first song. Too early. I spent a lot of the rest of the show asking autograph seekers to wait until the show was over.
Q: Although you consider yourself retired you still work occasionally on the radio series, “Adventures In Odyssey.” Would you consider doing stand up comedy again? Maybe if David Cassidy asked you to open for him or maybe on one of your cruise ship holidays?
DM: “Odyssey” is radio...I love radio and I can do it in my jammies...stand up? Never! And you can quote me. Too bad, I'm sure audiences are just salivating to watch a 76- year-old comedian do his thing...whatever my thing would be at my age. Octogenarian humor I suppose.
Q: Frank Sinatra said, “I believe that Dave Madden is one of the bright young comedy stars in show business.” How did you meet and what was he like to work with?
DM: Notice he used the word: young? Gives you an idea of how long ago that was. 1964! Frank and The Rat Pack saw me perform at the Chi Chi in Palm Springs. Frank asked me personally if I would open for him at the Cal-Neva Lodge in Lake Tahoe. Frank and I got along great, but opening for a star of his calibre is not the greatest thing to do. I had no name at all. The audience was only there to see Frank and I was just in the way.
Q: It appears that your family, especially your four granddaughters, and your friends and putting the garbage out keep your fairly busy these days. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this interview. I can’t end the interview without thanking you for the pleasure you have given millions of people, your fans, all around the world in your role as Reuben Kincaid, and in your three other TV series, numerous guest appearances, nightclubs and the theatre work. Thank you!
A: Yes...especially the garbage. I hope to get "Down Under" someday. I can't imagine that you folks think of yourselves as being down under anything. For you, we are undoubtedly "Down Under"...and I must tell you...it's getting heavy!
To order Dave Madden's new book, go to www.reubenkincaidbook.com.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Nashville Gallery Double-Takes American Horses
NASHVILLE GALLERY DOUBLE-TAKES AMERICAN HORSES
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is hosting a three-hour extravaganza featuring the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception and book signing kicks off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
"There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons - American icons," said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. "The American Horse has roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display of the American horse.”
Country Music Television (CMT) is the promotional sponsor of the event; the first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatcreek Carriage, providing free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville; the gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita, made with small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace; choice wines have been provided by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills; and appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas swing and classic country music during the reception. All framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
Take 121 is open Tuesday - Friday 10-6 and Saturday 11-3 or by appointment. For more information on the March 1 reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is hosting a three-hour extravaganza featuring the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception and book signing kicks off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
"There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons - American icons," said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. "The American Horse has roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display of the American horse.”
Country Music Television (CMT) is the promotional sponsor of the event; the first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatcreek Carriage, providing free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville; the gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita, made with small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace; choice wines have been provided by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills; and appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas swing and classic country music during the reception. All framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
Take 121 is open Tuesday - Friday 10-6 and Saturday 11-3 or by appointment. For more information on the March 1 reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
CMT sponsors "Double Take" on American Horse
CMT tips hat to American Horse photo exhibit
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is proud to announce that Country Music Television (CMT) will serve as the lead sponsor of an exclusive fine art photo exhibit for two local artists.
The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception kick off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
“There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons – the horse is an American icon,” said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. “The American Horse has its roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display.”
The three-hour extravaganza will feature the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. All custom framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
The first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatchcreek Carriage, who will provide free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville. The gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita; choice wines by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills and small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas Swing and Classic Country Music during the reception.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Take 121 is open weekdays 10-6 and Saturday 11-3. For more information on the March 1reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is proud to announce that Country Music Television (CMT) will serve as the lead sponsor of an exclusive fine art photo exhibit for two local artists.
The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception kick off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
“There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons – the horse is an American icon,” said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. “The American Horse has its roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display.”
The three-hour extravaganza will feature the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. All custom framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
The first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatchcreek Carriage, who will provide free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville. The gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita; choice wines by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills and small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas Swing and Classic Country Music during the reception.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Take 121 is open weekdays 10-6 and Saturday 11-3. For more information on the March 1reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
Take 121 does Double Take on American Horse
CMT tips hat to American Horse photo exhibit
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is proud to announce that Country Music Television (CMT) will serve as the lead sponsor of an exclusive fine art photo exhibit for two local artists.
The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception kick off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
“There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons – the horse is an American icon,” said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. “The American Horse has its roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display.”
The three-hour extravaganza will feature the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. All custom framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
The first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatchcreek Carriage, who will provide free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville. The gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita; choice wines by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills and small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas Swing and Classic Country Music during the reception.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Take 121 is open weekdays 10-6 and Saturday 11-3. For more information on the March 1reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is proud to announce that Country Music Television (CMT) will serve as the lead sponsor of an exclusive fine art photo exhibit for two local artists.
The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception kick off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
“There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons – the horse is an American icon,” said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. “The American Horse has its roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display.”
The three-hour extravaganza will feature the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. All custom framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
The first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatchcreek Carriage, who will provide free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville. The gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita; choice wines by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills and small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas Swing and Classic Country Music during the reception.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Take 121 is open weekdays 10-6 and Saturday 11-3. For more information on the March 1reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Shelly Saltman appears in Palm Springs Feb. 20
SHELLY SALTMAN, INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PROMOTER WILL BE NEXT FEATURED “DINNER WITH….” SPEAKER ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT MELVYN’S AT THE INGLESIDE INN IN PALM SPRINGS
Following its early successful track record with its fun “Dinner With…” speakers series, Melvyn’s presents Shelly Saltman international promoter, who will appear on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For over fifty years Sheldon "Shelly" Saltman has been involved in major Corporate, Entertainment and Sports productions around the world. He has represented a galaxy of world class figures including the late Russian President, Boris Yeltsin. As an event producer, promoter, publicist and government advisor, Saltman’s list of his successes reads like a roll call of American sports, music and entertainment
including World Championship fights featuring Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran, concert tours with Andy Williams, The Who, Joe Cocker. He has also held key executive positions with major sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers basketball teams plus a strong hand in the formation of the now defunct World Football League, as well as two NBA Franchises.
Saltman is the former President of 20th Century FOX Sports and a published author of three books including “Fear No Evel” about his years of promoting the flashy daredevil. He is the creator of the CBS hit TV Series “Challenge of the Sexes,” and the syndicated series “Pro Fan.” With his partner Stuart Rowlands, he owns SR Media, a marketing /pr/promotion firm headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Palm Springs. SR Media’s two principals have been responsible for more than 1,000 events in 52 countries including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Ghana Government, the Bulgarian government and the Quebec Ministry of Tourism.
The “Dinner With….” series features an intimate four-course gourmet dinner with a celebrity, author or notable personality and an opportunity for a Q & A following an informal talk by the guest speaker. Cost is $35 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Reservations are required by calling 760 325-2323.
Following its early successful track record with its fun “Dinner With…” speakers series, Melvyn’s presents Shelly Saltman international promoter, who will appear on Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For over fifty years Sheldon "Shelly" Saltman has been involved in major Corporate, Entertainment and Sports productions around the world. He has represented a galaxy of world class figures including the late Russian President, Boris Yeltsin. As an event producer, promoter, publicist and government advisor, Saltman’s list of his successes reads like a roll call of American sports, music and entertainment
including World Championship fights featuring Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran, concert tours with Andy Williams, The Who, Joe Cocker. He has also held key executive positions with major sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers basketball teams plus a strong hand in the formation of the now defunct World Football League, as well as two NBA Franchises.
Saltman is the former President of 20th Century FOX Sports and a published author of three books including “Fear No Evel” about his years of promoting the flashy daredevil. He is the creator of the CBS hit TV Series “Challenge of the Sexes,” and the syndicated series “Pro Fan.” With his partner Stuart Rowlands, he owns SR Media, a marketing /pr/promotion firm headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Palm Springs. SR Media’s two principals have been responsible for more than 1,000 events in 52 countries including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Ghana Government, the Bulgarian government and the Quebec Ministry of Tourism.
The “Dinner With….” series features an intimate four-course gourmet dinner with a celebrity, author or notable personality and an opportunity for a Q & A following an informal talk by the guest speaker. Cost is $35 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Reservations are required by calling 760 325-2323.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Terrill appears at Melvyn's on Feb. 13
Biographer set to appear at Melvyn's series
Judith Salkin • The Desert Sun • February 12, 2008
Since 1989, Marshall Terrill has spent a lot of time researching and chronicling the life of Steve McQueen.
On Wednesday, he'll be the guest speaker at Melvyn's "Dinner With..." speakers series in Palm Springs.
Terrill's first book, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel," was published in 1993. Since then, Terrill has published 10 books, including "Steve McQueen: The Last Mile" (2007).
Terrill is also an experienced reporter. His career began in 1989, shortly after going to work for Charles Keating, the banker at the center of the decade's savings and loan scandal.
"I was working my way through college," said Terrill. His plan was to earn his degree and go to work for one of Keating's companies.
But, "when the job went, so did my marriage." (Keating was convicted of fraud in 1999.)
In 2007, Merrill published three books, including his latest McQueen book, which took nine months.
"It's mostly a pictorial with a 500-word passage at each chapter," he said. "It's Barbara's (McQueen's third wife) recollections of their time together."
Terrill also published "Maravich," a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich, and "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," co-authored with Sonny West, who was Presley's friend and bodyguard for 16 years.
"That book took four years to research and write," Terrill said. "There's so much information out there on Elvis, I had to make sure it was absolutely perfect before it was published."
Judith Salkin • The Desert Sun • February 12, 2008
Since 1989, Marshall Terrill has spent a lot of time researching and chronicling the life of Steve McQueen.
On Wednesday, he'll be the guest speaker at Melvyn's "Dinner With..." speakers series in Palm Springs.
Terrill's first book, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel," was published in 1993. Since then, Terrill has published 10 books, including "Steve McQueen: The Last Mile" (2007).
Terrill is also an experienced reporter. His career began in 1989, shortly after going to work for Charles Keating, the banker at the center of the decade's savings and loan scandal.
"I was working my way through college," said Terrill. His plan was to earn his degree and go to work for one of Keating's companies.
But, "when the job went, so did my marriage." (Keating was convicted of fraud in 1999.)
In 2007, Merrill published three books, including his latest McQueen book, which took nine months.
"It's mostly a pictorial with a 500-word passage at each chapter," he said. "It's Barbara's (McQueen's third wife) recollections of their time together."
Terrill also published "Maravich," a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich, and "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," co-authored with Sonny West, who was Presley's friend and bodyguard for 16 years.
"That book took four years to research and write," Terrill said. "There's so much information out there on Elvis, I had to make sure it was absolutely perfect before it was published."
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Marshall Terrill appears in Palm Springs Feb. 13
Author to talk about Steve McQueen
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10:00 PM PST on Saturday, February 2, 2008
By MONIQUE H. HENDERSON
Special to The Press-Enterprise
A journalist and author who has written a best-selling biography on actor Steve McQueen is set to discuss his work during an appearance at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs.
Marshall Terrill will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Melvyn's inside the inn.
The inn is at 200 W. Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. The event is part of the inn's "Dinner With ..." series.
Terrill is the author of more than 10 books, including the biography, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel."
In 2006, he published a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
He also is the author of "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," which was published in 2007, and "Skywalker: The David Thompson Story."
Terrill also edited several books on subjects including history, baseball and the film and music industry.
He teaches a college course title How to Get Your Book Published.
Terrill, who lives in Tempe, Ariz., with his wife, Zoe, also is a reporter for Tribune Newspapers and does public relations consulting.
His books have been reviewed in publications including People, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Hollywood Reporter and Readers Digest.
The Ingleside Inn was built as a private residence in 1925, and was converted to an inn in 1935. The inn, which features a classic, old world style, is a Palm Springs Historic Landmark.
Call (760) 325-2323 for tickets or more information.
Download story podcast
10:00 PM PST on Saturday, February 2, 2008
By MONIQUE H. HENDERSON
Special to The Press-Enterprise
A journalist and author who has written a best-selling biography on actor Steve McQueen is set to discuss his work during an appearance at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs.
Marshall Terrill will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Melvyn's inside the inn.
The inn is at 200 W. Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. The event is part of the inn's "Dinner With ..." series.
Terrill is the author of more than 10 books, including the biography, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel."
In 2006, he published a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
He also is the author of "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," which was published in 2007, and "Skywalker: The David Thompson Story."
Terrill also edited several books on subjects including history, baseball and the film and music industry.
He teaches a college course title How to Get Your Book Published.
Terrill, who lives in Tempe, Ariz., with his wife, Zoe, also is a reporter for Tribune Newspapers and does public relations consulting.
His books have been reviewed in publications including People, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Hollywood Reporter and Readers Digest.
The Ingleside Inn was built as a private residence in 1925, and was converted to an inn in 1935. The inn, which features a classic, old world style, is a Palm Springs Historic Landmark.
Call (760) 325-2323 for tickets or more information.
Marshall Terrill appears in Palm Springs Feb. 13
Author to talk about Steve McQueen
Saturday, February 2, 2008
By MONIQUE H. HENDERSON
Special to The Press-Enterprise
A journalist and author who has written a best-selling biography on actor Steve McQueen is set to discuss his work during an appearance at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs.
Marshall Terrill will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13at Melvyn's inside the inn.
The inn is at 200 W. Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. The event is part of the inn's "Dinner With ..." series.
Terrill is the author of more than 10 books, including the biography, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel."
In 2006, he published a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
He also is the author of "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," which was published in 2007, and "Skywalker: The David Thompson Story."
Terrill also edited several books on subjects including history, baseball and the film and music industry.
He teaches a college course title How to Get Your Book Published.
Terrill, who lives in Tempe, Ariz., with his wife, Zoe, also is a reporter for Tribune Newspapers and does public relations consulting.
His books have been reviewed in publications including People, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Hollywood Reporter and Readers Digest.
The Ingleside Inn was built as a private residence in 1925, and was converted to an inn in 1935. The inn, which features a classic, old world style, is a Palm Springs Historic Landmark.
Call (760) 325-2323 for tickets or more information.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
By MONIQUE H. HENDERSON
Special to The Press-Enterprise
A journalist and author who has written a best-selling biography on actor Steve McQueen is set to discuss his work during an appearance at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs.
Marshall Terrill will speak at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13at Melvyn's inside the inn.
The inn is at 200 W. Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. The event is part of the inn's "Dinner With ..." series.
Terrill is the author of more than 10 books, including the biography, "Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel."
In 2006, he published a biography of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
He also is the author of "Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business," which was published in 2007, and "Skywalker: The David Thompson Story."
Terrill also edited several books on subjects including history, baseball and the film and music industry.
He teaches a college course title How to Get Your Book Published.
Terrill, who lives in Tempe, Ariz., with his wife, Zoe, also is a reporter for Tribune Newspapers and does public relations consulting.
His books have been reviewed in publications including People, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Hollywood Reporter and Readers Digest.
The Ingleside Inn was built as a private residence in 1925, and was converted to an inn in 1935. The inn, which features a classic, old world style, is a Palm Springs Historic Landmark.
Call (760) 325-2323 for tickets or more information.
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